Tag Archives: Ronald Karauri

La Liga confirms SportPesa as African betting partner

SBC News La Liga confirms SportPesa as African betting partner

La Liga the governing body of Spain’s highest tier of professional football has confirmed Kenya-based bookmaker SportPesa as its first ever ‘African Sports Betting Partner’.   Securing a three-year deal as an official La Liga partner,  SportPesa will seek increase its coverage throughout key African markets as an official La Liga partner. The partnership agreement was confirmed by La Liga President Javier …

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Crippled… Kenya Treasury hits bookmakers with blanket 50% tax charge

SBC News Crippled... Kenya Treasury hits bookmakers with blanket 50% tax charge

Kenyan betting and lottery operators are by far the ‘biggest losers’ of the 2017/18 Kenya National Budget presented by Treasury Secretary Henry Rotich. The worst nightmares of Kenyan betting industry stakeholders came to life, as Rotich and the National Alliance (TNA) government announced a ‘uniformed 50%’ industry revenue tax on all verticals, more than tripling current gambling tax charges of …

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Increased Kenya betting taxes may harm nation’s sports funding

SBC News Increased Kenya betting taxes may harm nation's sports funding

Kenyan betting industry and sports stakeholders have detailed concern about the potential rise in gambling and lottery taxes which could create negative business conditions and hinder effective tax revenues vital to the nation’s sports and social development programs. The restructuring of Kenya’s gambling laws have been a key mandate for the National Assembly which seeks to improve consumer provisions and …

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Kenyan operators urge congress to stop ‘industry killing’ gambling bill

SBC News Kenyan operators urge congress to stop 'industry killing' gambling bill

Kenyan betting stakeholders have warned the government that proposed laws drafted by MP Jakoyo Midiwo may end up stagnating the growing industry and killing off any potential tax revenues. Represented by industry body the Association of Gaming Operators of Kenya (AGOK), representatives have asked the National Assembly to halt Midiwo’s proposed National Gambling Bill, stating that its industry directives were deeply …

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SportPesa expands UK coverage with Southampton FC betting partnership

SBC News SportPesa expands UK coverage with Southampton FC betting partnership

Kenyan sports betting operator SportPesa continues to extend its brand coverage within English football by announcing that it has a multi-million £ three-year deal with Premier League side Southampton FC. The agreed deal will see SportPesa, new entrants to the UK online betting market become The Saints official betting partner, gaining high coverage sponsorship placements within the St Mary’s stadium …

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SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

SBC News SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

In a conference held yesterday sports betting operator SportPesa was announced as the official shirt sponsor of Kenyan club AFC Leopards in a five year deal.  The ceremony was attended by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa, Leopards Co-Chairman Dan Mule and a host of former players amongst others including Kenyan footballing legend Joe Kadenge. The Nairobi side …

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